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In other words, the surgery will sideline him for the entire 2015 season. The 39-year-old veteran catcher has joined Cardinals camp as a guest instructor, but he claims he's not quite ready to retire yet. Tue, Feb 24, 2015 01:47:00 PM

Free agent backstop Jose Molina is set to undergo knee surgery and claims that he will be sidelined for a "long, indefinite period."

The 39-year-old catcher is unlikely to make it back this season, and the injury could signal retirement after 15 seasons in the big leagues. Known much better for his defensive prowess, Molina slashed just .178/.230/.187 in 80 games with the Rays in 2014. Fri, Feb 6, 2015 07:48:00 PM

Molina was set to make $2.75 million next season, so it's not surprising a team didn't want to claim him and his contract off waivers. Molina is still a strong defensive catcher, though, and he should find another major league deal as a defense-first backup somewhere. Mon, Nov 24, 2014 08:30:00 PM

Rays designated C Jose Molina for assignment.

Assuming he's not claimed on waivers (which is highly unlikely), the Rays will eat the $2.75 million he's owed in 2015. Molina, 39, batted an ugly .178/.230/.187 in 2014 but still could catch on as a backup somewhere given his defense and pitch-framing ability. Thu, Nov 20, 2014 07:01:00 PM

Xavier Cedeno is scheduled to see a doctor about his neck tightness early next week.

Cedeno will remain with the Rays through the conclusion of their road trip on Sunday in Baltimore, but it sounds like he won't be used in any of those games. The left-hander hasn't pitched since August 29 due to lingering discomfort in his neck and he could be shut down for good after the examination next week in Tampa Bay.